COMPLETE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
INCLUDING A STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS, AR NEEDED TO ALLOW SBA TO
MONITOR THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT
COMPANIES AND TO MAKE SOUND DECISIONS CONCERNING SBIC REQUESTS FOR
FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED DIRECTLY
FROM SBIC'S.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.